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Kelly Young, Editorial Assistant
Kelly Young joined Portfolio, Thesis, and Sentinel as an Editorial Assistant in 2025. She is drawn to practical, insightful nonfiction that challenges conventional thought and sparks new ideas and ways of living. Before joining Portfolio, Kelly started her career as a copyeditor, which cemented her passion for working with innovative books that inspire readers.
Read MoreLauren Ball, Senior Publicist
Lauren joined Portfolio in January 2023 after working in the self-publishing and music industries. She is passionate about discovering ways to connect books with their readers and has worked with multiple New York Times bestselling titles including Ethan Mollick’s Co-Intelligence and Vivian Tu’s Rich AF.
Read MoreDaniel Marx, Publicity Assistant
Daniel joined the Portfolio, Sentinel, Optimism Press, and Thesis imprints as a publicity assistant in 2024. With a particular interest in nonfiction, Daniel loves working on titles that explore themes of race, class, global politics, and economics. Prior to joining the publicity team, Daniel taught English in Paris and earned a master’s degree from Montclair…
Read MoreCatherine Morrissette, Publicity Assistant
Catherine joined Portfolio in 2024 as a publicity assistant. She is passionate about books that challenge the status quo and encourage readers to think beyond themselves, and subject matters related to international affairs, business, psychology, and technology. Originally from Maine, she completed the Columbia Publishing Course and graduated from Brown University with degrees in English…
Read MoreMegan McCormack, Editor
Megan is interested in books on infrastructure, technology, and systemic societal issues—books that challenge us to reexamine aspects of everyday life we may take for granted. She is also particularly keen to find provocative takes on feminism, gender, and relationships. Her forthcoming books with Thesis include a polemic from the creators of The War on Cars podcast,…
Read MoreThesis: Serious Nonfiction with a Strong Point of View
Founded in 2023, Thesis is committed to publishing bold ideas that shape tomorrow’s discourse. Our imprint fosters unique perspectives, encourages intellectual diversity, and pushes the boundaries of conventional thought. Our mission: to provide a platform for voices that challenge the status quo, navigate the headwinds of ideological thought, and steer the evolution of tomorrow’s conversation.
Read MoreCarly James, Assistant Editor
Carly James (she/her) is an Assistant Editor who joined the Berkley team in 2022. She’s acquiring horror, suspense, and book club fiction for Gen Z. Horror-romance and weird-girl fiction, if used as bait in a trap, would surely snare her. She’s eager for projects with folklore & paranormal elements, feminist themes, a camp-y mood, and…
Read MoreAce: Our History
Ace Books was founded in 1953 by A. A. Wyn and is the oldest continuously operating science fiction/fantasy publisher in the United States.
Read MoreGabrielle Pachon, Assistant Editor
Gabbie Pachon (she/her) joined Berkley in August 2022 after working in the legal and event spaces. She acquires fantasy, romance with a speculative or paranormal bend, and horror with crossover appeal and is drawn to distinct voices, propulsive pacing, and unique and vibrant settings. She is always looking to amplify perspectives from underrepresented communities. Gabbie has a degree in religious studies, which she loves to put to use when editing fantastical pantheons, myths, and folklore. Some of her upcoming projects include Witch Queen Rising by Savannah Stephens, Formula Zero by Meredith Lanzen, and Dhampira by Amy Pennza.
Read MoreAmanda Maurer, Assistant Editor
Amanda Maurer (she/her) joined Berkley in 2022, after graduating from Loyola University Chicago. She acquires contemporary and paranormal romance, feel-good mysteries, and propulsive book club fiction with Gen Z appeal. In any genre, she is particularly drawn to heartwarming stories with a smart voice, quirky characters, and fresh twists on classic tropes. Amanda is also a…
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